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Piss on 'em, Mr. President AngryAmish Jun 2012 #1
White House to Issa: FUCK OFF! Now, go steal another car or something, asshole. 11 Bravo Jun 2012 #2
Yep, the car thief's witch hunt hit a brick wall. savalez Jun 2012 #19
Well said my friend!!! n/t hrmjustin Jun 2012 #31
You win the thread!!!! I hope MIRT runs through here and does some light housekeeping, though!! nt MADem Jun 2012 #56
Yeah, Issa, and burn down a building or two, why dontcha? wordpix Jun 2012 #94
You beat me to it. I second that. freshwest Jun 2012 #95
trying to get through to the crowd in this thread: this is a RWnut/Faux News conspiracy wordpix Jun 2012 #118
also, this wacky conspiracy involves the NRA and "taking our guns away" hysteria crowd wordpix Jun 2012 #120
re: Holder Asks White House To Exert Executive Privilege Over Fast And Furious Docs clang1 Jun 2012 #3
Dreadful mistake on the face of it. Loudly Jun 2012 #4
Redacting isn't allowed jeff47 Jun 2012 #5
On the money. go west young man Jun 2012 #7
You can show unredacted versions in closed session. Loudly Jun 2012 #8
Because Congressmen have never leaked sensitive information, right? jeff47 Jun 2012 #25
I think the answer is yes, Congress has never leaked sensitive information happyslug Jun 2012 #68
So your lack of knowledge proves Congress never leaks? jeff47 Jun 2012 #81
Do you have an example? happyslug Jun 2012 #105
Ken Star's report. jeff47 Jun 2012 #111
Ken Star was Special Proecutor happyslug Jun 2012 #119
You are utterly, completely, 100% wrong jeff47 Jun 2012 #121
But Prosecitor's report are like Grand Jury, only confidential for a time period happyslug Jun 2012 #124
Oh please--so some asshole staffer can leak the info to DAILY CALLER? Get real. MADem Jun 2012 #58
Thank you. I'm now understanding what is going on here. Much appreciated. Gregorian Jun 2012 #41
100% correct nt steve2470 Jun 2012 #73
the viewpoint that guns and ammo in the hands of the public is bad for the country! Kolesar Jun 2012 #6
You think they're good for the country? Loudly Jun 2012 #9
No one should accomodate Daryl Issa, his main job is and always has been to sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #67
the only anti-gun sentiment is in the minds of the RW SS trooper who started this wacky conspiracy + wordpix Jun 2012 #117
Hmmm, who does this remind me of? Beacool Jun 2012 #10
Bush invoked executive priviledge 6 times and Clinton 14 times. Considering that SlimJimmy Jun 2012 #13
Presidents CAN invoke executive priviledge Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #93
I never said he couldn't. I said the optics don't look good to the uninformed masses. You have to SlimJimmy Jun 2012 #122
There may be some legitimate claim of national security protection here. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #43
Do None Of You People usaprogress Jun 2012 #11
re: Do None Of You People clang1 Jun 2012 #12
I don't know about Watergate bad (politically speaking) but it's bad. Bradical79 Jun 2012 #14
And you know this...how? You've read the material? NO? You're talking RW talking points. MADem Jun 2012 #62
What are you talking about? Bradical79 Jun 2012 #72
You apparently didn't listen to Elijah Cummings. You should. MADem Jun 2012 #75
No. Wittingly, I think. watrwefitinfor Jun 2012 #85
I was trying to be polite. MADem Jun 2012 #86
You're always polite. :-) n/t watrwefitinfor Jun 2012 #107
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Bzzzt. Sorry wrong answer. BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #15
So I'm guessing usaprogress Jun 2012 #16
Your concern is touching leftynyc Jun 2012 #18
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This is a genuine national security matter, and Holder and Obama JDPriestly Jun 2012 #46
Your scent will soon fade. Goodnight "Sweet" Prince...enjoy your PPR. nt MADem Jun 2012 #76
We are, after all usaprogress Jun 2012 #24
"WE" are--and "we" don't repeat rightwing talking points that earn us pepperoni. nt MADem Jun 2012 #77
Brian Terry was a person.... PavePusher Jun 2012 #89
Yes, he was, and people who use him as a rightwing talking point should be ashamed of themselves. MADem Jun 2012 #91
We want a way to be answerable to the American people, and cork that fuck Issa. PavePusher Jun 2012 #98
You are being--for reasons coming clear to me--deliberately obtuse. MADem Jun 2012 #100
And I state again: If there is nothing to hide, show this, and yank the rug out from under Issa. PavePusher Jun 2012 #102
Holder is LEGALLY PROHIBITED from releasing documents related to an ongoing investigation. MADem Jun 2012 #104
Show some proof and suddenly you don't have a dog in this fight any more justiceischeap Jun 2012 #127
Like schoolchildren running away to recess! Like sands through the hourglass!!! MADem Jun 2012 #132
Bless the MIRT! MADem Jun 2012 #130
Why was "Remerberance's" post hidden? panzerfaust Jun 2012 #140
It was "This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive " may3rd Jun 2012 #150
Do you work for DOJ? BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #30
I doubt that loser works at all, unless you count taking out the trash and mowing mom's lawn on his MADem Jun 2012 #78
Actually, it was Armitage that outed Plame. Rove and his minions (Libby) took advantage of the SlimJimmy Jun 2012 #123
There is no evidence against Holder. jeff47 Jun 2012 #27
Funny....... Guerrilla Machinist Jun 2012 #34
You have a terrible definition of "bigger" (nt) jeff47 Jun 2012 #36
So much concern leftynyc Jun 2012 #38
This is not Watergate. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #51
Randi Rhodes has the facts and broadcast them in Hour 1 of her show JDPriestly Jun 2012 #83
The disruptor has left the building. nt MADem Jun 2012 #60
oooh, bigger than Wgate! I call BS wordpix Jun 2012 #96
+1000, this is a Faux News story based on a RWnut's conspiracy theory wordpix Jun 2012 #116
I disagree with you, usaprogress. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #45
I want to correct my post to show that I listened to Randi Rhodes JDPriestly Jun 2012 #82
I totally agree with you on this. People think this a huge cover up - because it is. IndyJones Jun 2012 #49
Well, you and "YOU people" need to step quickly so the door doesn't hit you. Enjoy that PPR. nt MADem Jun 2012 #61
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"We people" note your concern. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #139
Good. Fuck the extreme Right-Wing. onehandle Jun 2012 #17
Yes F&F was a stupid and moronic idea and sadly a border agent was killed, Smilo Jun 2012 #20
Watch... joycejnr Jun 2012 #21
All this shit is going to backfire on the GOP Iliyah Jun 2012 #22
No, actually usaprogress Jun 2012 #26
re: No, actually clang1 Jun 2012 #29
Infuriating Republicans so much the leadership has reigned in Issa multiple times? jeff47 Jun 2012 #40
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Your theory doesn't make sense because the Republicans reigned Issa in. jeff47 Jun 2012 #54
Captain Orange!!!! MADem Jun 2012 #143
So much for an open, transparent government. Roland99 Jun 2012 #28
Remember this ? Guerrilla Machinist Jun 2012 #32
Some of y'all just don't get it. Remembrance Jun 2012 #33
It's now a whole new ball game and some of you don't see it. Guerrilla Machinist Jun 2012 #35
Thankfully you and your newbie friends leftynyc Jun 2012 #39
Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #48
More bored than sarcastic leftynyc Jun 2012 #57
Enjoy your pizza. nt MADem Jun 2012 #59
Nail. Head. Le Taz Hot Jun 2012 #113
Yes we know the GOP will make it the number items on their Iliyah Jun 2012 #37
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Where do you make that leap of logic? MADem Jun 2012 #44
I'm sure the brand-new poster in a thread spouting anti-administration BS jeff47 Jun 2012 #50
You forget something... gorgozola Jun 2012 #55
re: You forget something... clang1 Jun 2012 #66
You're gone, and soon to be forgotten. But you can't release a redacted document and comply with a MADem Jun 2012 #69
Nice Leap of Faith bpj62 Jun 2012 #64
Whew! MIRT is going to be busy on this thread. n/t Godhumor Jun 2012 #52
ONLY if jurors vote to hide--Skinner needs to look at any juror who doesn't get it. And he can. nt MADem Jun 2012 #53
I see the concern trolls are out in full force today Hugabear Jun 2012 #63
Or the same concern troll with multiple DU accounts. savalez Jun 2012 #70
Rep. Mica's hairpiece uniguard Jun 2012 #65
Issa has been trying to build his own Whitewater investigation out of this for over a year. JoePhilly Jun 2012 #71
Who cares, really? humbled_opinion Jun 2012 #74
this started on bush`s watch and continued madrchsod Jun 2012 #79
re: this started on bush`s watch and continued clang1 Jun 2012 #106
Transparency must be demanded in our government. Lions_fan Jun 2012 #80
This is a witch hunt, that will fail!! Happydayz Jun 2012 #84
I just don't care anything about this high density Jun 2012 #87
Is Brian Terry's familys anger "faux outrage"? n/t PavePusher Jun 2012 #88
You're not getting it, this isn't about Terry. It's about Issa trying to grandstand. MADem Jun 2012 #92
So provide the answers being requested and yank the rug out from under Issa. PavePusher Jun 2012 #97
No. Let them keep browbeating the black Attorney General, after he has been to the Hill to answer MADem Jun 2012 #99
Have you seen the redaction on those "thousands of pages"? PavePusher Jun 2012 #101
Why do you keep whining that Holder won't release documents he is legally prohibited from releasing? MADem Jun 2012 #103
If holder is legally prohibited, why is EP necessary? N/T beevul Jun 2012 #108
Doubling down? A stick in the eye? A way of inserting the WH into this business preparatory to a MADem Jun 2012 #125
And if he had handed over the documents, they would have busted him for breaking the law justiceischeap Jun 2012 #128
Too much time on my hands ... Littlewon Jun 2012 #134
This is not about the death of any federal agent--take that OFF the table right now. MADem Jun 2012 #136
OK, deaths off the table. Littlewon Jun 2012 #137
You need to direct your questions to Darrell Issa. He's the one trying to deliver a contempt cite MADem Jun 2012 #138
Accepted ... Littlewon Jun 2012 #141
I invite your attention to Elijah Cummings' lenthy statement on this matter, MADem Jun 2012 #142
More in a bit - but an interim question ... Littlewon Jun 2012 #145
Intelligent people are not disagreeing, though. MADem Jun 2012 #147
Still reading ... Littlewon Jun 2012 #149
PS FYI - Democrat Oversight's Minority Statement to Majority Littlewon Jun 2012 #146
That is Elijah Cummings' lengthy statement that I referenced. He is Ranking on that committee. nt MADem Jun 2012 #148
This is a minority statement, not his personally - but that's the one you wanted? n/t Littlewon Jun 2012 #151
Elijah Cummings is RANKING on that Committee--i.e., when the Democrats take back the House, MADem Jun 2012 #152
Yes thanks M - I understand these concepts. It is more accurately a 'Minority statement' ... Littlewon Jun 2012 #155
Has anyone seen this testimony? Littlewon Jun 2012 #153
OUCH. Littlewon Jun 2012 #157
Wow - surprises us both - it MAY IN FACT ultimately come down to the murder. 3rd gun found. Littlewon Jun 2012 #161
Reuters: Wire-tap argument a red herring Littlewon Jun 2012 #156
With the options available, Why did OBAMA choose Executive Priv? asks Twitter: @McQandO Littlewon Jun 2012 #158
It's OK when our side does it!!! Odin2005 Jun 2012 #90
Looks like another win-win plan from the President. sofa king Jun 2012 #109
Looks Like The Only Time Our Resident Gun Militants Get Upset...... Paladin Jun 2012 #110
Pretty interesting comment coming from a poster named Paladin. SlimJimmy Jun 2012 #126
A little background music for us all! MADem Jun 2012 #129
Perfect SlimJimmy Jun 2012 #131
What Can I Tell You? I'm A Big Richard Boone Fan. Paladin Jun 2012 #133
thread/links: NRA blackmailed Republican lawmakers into voting to hold Eric Holder in contempt wordpix Jun 2012 #115
Did they get stiffed on a gun running deal ? may3rd Jun 2012 #135
no, go to Rachel's video on this-she explains how a RWnut who styles himself after Timothy McVeigh wordpix Jun 2012 #154
The Department of Justice’s Operation Fast and Furious: Accounts of ATF Agents clang1 Jun 2012 #144
With all the options available to OBAMA, WHY CHOOSE EXECUTIVE PRIV? @ Twitter: @McQandO Littlewon Jun 2012 #159
THIRD GUN at Brian Terry's murder - Game, Set, Match? MADem? Littlewon Jun 2012 #160
EVERYONE - C-SPAN2 F&F show (3rd gun/informant) is scheduled to be repeated tomorrow 9PM EST. n/t Littlewon Jun 2012 #162
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